This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other written reports and oral statements
made from time to time by the Company may contain so-called "forward-looking
statements," all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. One can
identify these forward-looking statements by their use of words such as
"expect," "plan," "will," "may," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "should,"
"intend," "forecast," "project" the negative or plural of these words, and other
comparable terminology. One can identify them by the fact that they do not
relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements are likely to
address the Company's growth strategy, financial results and product and
development programs. One must carefully consider any such statement and should
understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the
Company's forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate
assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some
that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be
guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not
assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. One should
carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the
Company's filings with the SEC, especially the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. In various filings the
Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to
differ from expected or historic results. One should understand that it is not
possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, the reader
should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks
or uncertainties.
Use of Terms
The following discussion analyzes our financial condition and results of
operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Unless the context
indicates or suggests otherwise, reference to "we", "our", "us" and the
"Company" in this section refers to the operations of Dream Homes & Development
Corporation (DHDC),
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PLAN OF OPERATION
Overview
Building on a history of over 1,500 new homes built, the management of Dream
Homes & Development Corporation has positioned the company to emerge as a
rapidly growing regional developer of new single-family homes & subdivisions as
well as a leader in coastal construction, elevation and mitigation.
The Company has been focusing recently on new single-family homes along the
shore of New Jersey, both modular and site-built construction. DHDC is also
working on development of new subdivisions in both Ocean and Gloucester
counties, with a 70-unit townhome project scheduled to come online in Ocean
County in the latter part of 2020.
In the years that have passed since Superstorm Sandy flooded over 30,000
owner-occupied homes, Dream Homes has helped hundreds of homeowners to rebuild
or raise their homes to comply with new FEMA requirements. While other builders
have struggled to adapt to the changing market and complex Federal, State and
local regulations involved with coastal construction in Flood Hazard Areas,
Dream Homes has excelled. As many of our competitors have failed, Dream Homes
has developed a reputation as the region's most trusted builder and has even
become known as the "rescue" builder for homeowners whose projects have been
abandoned by others. Due to the damage caused by the storm, as well as the
material changes in the FEMA flood maps which now require over 30,000 homeowners
along the New Jersey coastline to elevate their homes, Dream Homes is positioned
to capitalize on this opportunity for substantial revenue growth.
Management recognized that the effects of Super Storm Sandy, which occurred on
10/29/12, would be far reaching and cause an almost unlimited demand for
construction services, as well as specific construction information. Due to the
damage caused by the storm, as well as the material changes in the FEMA flood
maps which now require over 30,000 homeowners along the New Jersey coastline to
elevate their homes, management feels that focusing on the construction field
will continue to provide a stable revenue stream for the company.
Recognizing the growing preference for modular homes, in October of 2018, DHDC
purchased the assets of Premier Modular Homes, which has operated successfully
in southern Ocean County for over 25 years. The Company also opened a modular
showroom and design center in Little Egg Harbor, which allows much stronger
coverage of the Long Beach Island market.
In the first quarter of 2020, the Company signed a lease for an office in
Brielle, NJ, which will better serve the Company's growing Monmouth county
market.
In addition to the New Jersey market, the Company has become licensed in Florida
to pursue recent opportunities for elevation, restoration, renovation and new
construction brought about by the damage caused by recent hurricanes. Initial
markets to be targeted are located primarily in the southwest portion of the
state, between Naples and Cape Coral. Operations in Florida have been put on
hold due to the excessive amount of new business in the New Jersey market due to
the effects of the Covid-19 virus. An excessive number of buyers from north
Jersey have decided to act immediately towards building 2nd homes, with
immediate plans for retirement.
Dream Homes and Development Corporation, through its subsidiaries and affiliate
companies, continues to pursue opportunities in the real estate field,
specifically in new home construction, home elevations and renovations. The
amount of these projects currently under contract as of June 30, 2020 is
$5,490,929.
In addition to the above projects, which are in process, the Company has also
estimated an additional $6,500,000 worth of residential construction projects
and added over 200 active prospects to its data base. All these prospects are
prime candidates for educational videos and short books on specific construction
and rebuilding topics, as well as candidates for rebuilding projects.
In addition to the projects which the Company currently has under contract for
elevation, renovation, new construction and development, there are a number of
parcels of land which the Company has the ability to secure, whether through
land contract or other types of options. These parcels represent additional
opportunities for development and construction potential on the order of an
additional 400 - 800 lots and/or residential units to be developed and built
within an approximate time horizon of 5 years. Conceivably, this volume of
production could yield $120,000,000 - $240,000,000 in gross revenue and
$25,000,000 - $50,000,000 in earnings to the Company.
Properties currently under contract to purchase and in the development stage
Dream Homes is in contract and under development for a parcel which will yield
68 new townhomes in the Ocean County NJ area. This acquisition was made for
common stock and occurred in the 4th quarter of 2016. This property is currently
in the approval process. This development project is scheduled to begin in 2021
and is projected to add approximately $17,000,000 to the Company's gross sales,
through its Shore Custom Homes Corp. division.
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The Company has received preliminary CAFRA approval for the 68-unit townhouse
development. A planning board hearing for preliminary and final site plan and
subdivision approval occurred on December 11, 2017, which produced input and
comments from the Planning Board as well as surrounding homeowners. Currently,
the property has been determined to be in an area designated as a CAFRA Town
Center property, which has enabled greater density. Application is currently
being made before the planning board for preliminary approval.
On May 3, 2018, the Company submitted a signed letter of intent to purchase 5.5
acres of property in Gloucester County, which is currently being approved for a
120-unit apartment complex. The Company has a signed contract and has been
proceeding with development approvals. The property is designated as a
redevelopment property, and a redevelopment agreement is currently being
negotiated with the township. Progress has been delayed due to township closures
due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
On May 11, 2018, the Company received back a signed letter of intent to purchase
2.3 acres of property in Berkeley Township, NJ. The Company is currently in
contract to purchase the property. The property was previously approved for 12
duplex residential units. A contract has been signed on this property and the
Company is currently in the development and approval stages. The proposed
development will yield 17 townhomes. This application heard before the planning
board on August 6 of 2020, and will be heard again on October 1, 2020 for
finalization of preliminary approvals.
On December 7, 2018, the Company signed a contract to purchase a property in
Gloucester County, NJ, which will be approved for +/- 70 units of age-restricted
housing. The property is currently in the approval stage. An application was
made to the DEP for a wetlands letter of interpretation, which was approved as
proposed. Further action before the planning board is pending due to delays
caused by township closures due to Covid-19.
A contract was signed in October of 2019 to acquire 70 townhouse lots in Ocean
County, NJ. This property is approved and unimproved. The project is slated to
begin in the late part of 2020 and has a retail value of $17 million. It is
anticipated that this property will close in fall of 2020 and construction will
begin immediately.
Properties in discussion with signed letters of intent, not in contract
Discussions have been occurring since December of 2017 and a signed letter of
intent has been offered to acquire property to develop 102 townhome units in
southern Ocean County, NJ. This property was originally in contract and under
development by the Company's management team during the 2006-2009 period, at
which time the project was not finalized due to the financial crisis of 2009. As
such, a large amount of engineering, environmental, traffic and architectural
work has been completed. It is Management's opinion that this property is moving
forward to contract. This property is not fully approved and is unimproved.
Development and approval work for the project is slated to begin in late 2019 /
early 2020. The project has a retail value of $23 million.
On May 17, 2018, the Company submitted a signed contract to purchase a 700 KW
property to be developed as a solar farm in Glassboro, NJ. The purchase price is
$700,000 and the contract is subject to obtaining funding for the solar array as
well as a portion of the purchase price. There is also a PPA (power production
agreement) in place with a nursing home adjacent to the property, to purchase
the entire electrical output for the next 20 years. This property is still
available and is on hold pending funding availability.
These new developments with signed letters of intent, as well as the four
developments that are under contract and in development represent over $108
million in new home construction projects on the books in the next few years.
This work will occur over the next 3-4 years and is in addition to the
elevation/renovation division of the business. Management is very positive about
these new developments, as well as the cutting-edge construction technologies
being employed to create healthier, safer, more energy efficient homes.
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Dream Homes has experienced solid growth in both the new home and elevation
divisions, as well as strong additions to our personnel infrastructure, which
are just now beginning to bear fruit. Our new Modular Home Showroom in Little
Egg Harbor has also led to an increase in modular traffic and sales, as well as
facilitated and increased client selections throughout our entire region.
The Company was awarded the Ocean County Best of the Best Awards for 2017, 2018
& 2019 in two categories (Best Custom Modular Builder and Best Home Improvement
Contractor), which has caused significant new awareness and interest from the
public. This has led to more showroom traffic, completed estimates and signed
contracts. Referrals about Dream Homes are also being generated from many
industry professionals, such as architects, engineers and attorneys, who've
either had clients with abandoned projects or simply want to retain Dream due to
superior performance and reliability.
The phrase 'The Region's Most Trusted Builder' accurately describes the company
and is becoming increasingly well known to homeowners in need of new homes,
elevation & renovation work. The management team has never failed to complete a
project in over 24 years in the industry.
The Company's business model over the last year has been focused on increasing
the new home and new development portion of our business, until it represents
50% - 70% of our entire revenue stream, from the current level of 20%. New home
development has a much greater scalability and growth potential than
elevation/renovation work. Though the Company has enjoyed steady growth in the
renovation/elevation portion of the company the new homes division continues to
represent a greater percentage of total revenue. By the end of 2020, new home
construction and development should represent over 70% of revenue.
Management hopes for steady growth in all segments of the company, since the
rebuilding process will occur over the next 15-20 years. The combined total
number of homes affected by Storm Sandy that will need to be raised or
demolished and rebuilt is in excess of 30,000 homes, of which less than 10,000
have been rebuilt. This remaining combined market for new construction and
elevation projects in the Company's market area is estimated to be in the range
of $3.4 billion dollars. The company anticipates being able to efficiently
address 5% - 10% of this market. Dream Homes' potential operations include the
development and sale of a variety of residential communities, including
construction of semi-custom homes, entry-level and first time move-up
single-family and multi-family homes.
Among the Company's other assets that are currently held, are the rights to
operate the educational construction seminar known as "Dream Homes Nearly Famous
Rebuilding Seminar", as well as the informational blog known as the "Dream Homes
Rebuilding Blog."
The Nearly Famous Rebuilding Seminar is held at several times throughout the
year, and is a powerful educational tool for homeowners who need of rebuilding
or renovations. This seminar has been presented steadily since early 2013, and
is designed to educate and assist homeowners in deciphering the confusion about
planning and executing complex residential construction projects.
Due to the opportunities afforded by the market conditions, Dream Homes and
Development Corporation will continue to pursue opportunities in the
construction and real estate field, specifically in new home construction, home
elevations and renovations.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - DREAM HOMES & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The summary below should be referenced in connection with a review of the
following discussion of our results of operations for the six months ended June
30, 2020 and 2019.
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